The San Francisco 49ers announced Monday that they have signed Pro Bowl FB Kyle Juszczyk for a five-year extension through the 2025 season.
“Kyle is a unique footballer whose versatility, leadership and skill suit us very well,” said general manager John Lynch. “He has been an integral part of the success of our offense over the past four seasons and his contributions on the field are just part of the value he offers to our team. Kyle has helped set a standard for our team on the field. field. locker room and in the community. We could not be prouder to reward him with this well-deserved extension of the contract. Welcome back Sap! “
Last season, Juszczyk (6-1, 235) appeared in all 16 games (15 starts) and recorded his career highs in rushing attempts (17), running yards (64) and rushing attacks (two) to score along with 19 receptions for 202 go. meters and four interfaces through the air. He earned his fifth consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl (2017-21) and fourth consecutive as a member of the 49ers. His six total assists of the season were a single season in his career.
During the last four years with San Francisco (2017-20), Juszczyk appeared in 58 games (51 starts) and recorded 35 rushing attempts for 132 yards and two touchdowns, as well as 102 receptions for 1,080 yards and seven touchdowns. He also started in 2019 at the start of each of the three games after the season, adding three receptions for 39 yards, including a 15-yard reception in Super Bowl LIV.
Originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Juszczyk played in 122 games (83 starts) and 42 scores for 157 yards and three touchdowns, while making 199 receptions for 1849 yards and Added 12 touchdowns. . In 2017, he was also the Bill Walsh Award given annually to the 49er who best represents the standard of professional excellence set by Walsh.
A 29-year-old native of Medina, OH, Juszczyk attended Harvard University (2009-12), where he finished with 125 receptions for 1,576 yards (12.6 average) and 22 touchdowns. He earned First-Team All-America honors (2012) and Second-Team All-America honors (2011) for the Crimson.